Concentrations
Family and Child
Beyond core requirements, students complete the major requirements by choosing a concentration. Based on a student’s primary interests, the choice of a concentration enables the student to begin to prepare for post-baccalaureate work in psychology. Concentrations should be declared in the spring semester of the sophomore year.
The family and child concentration provides background in the process of child and family development and the related issues of prevention and treatment. This concentration is directed toward students who are preparing for bachelor's-level work with children and families and/or graduate study.
| Family and Child Concentration | 18 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 18 units | |
| PSYC 345 | Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| PSYC 355 | Psychology of Adult Development | 3 |
| PSYC 410 | Psychology of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| PSYC 445 | Psychology of the Family | 3 |
| PSYC 455 | Behavioral Science Practicum I | 3 |
| PSYC 475 | Research Methods Practicum | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| PSYC 430 | Intervention Strategies with Children | 3 |
| PSYC 450 | Counseling | 3 |
| Recommended Courses | optional | |
| ENGL 434 | Children's Literature** | 3 |
| PSYC 355 | Psychology of Adult Development | 3 |
| PSYC 390 | Cognition | 3 |
| PSYC 440 | Psychology of Religion** | 3 |
| PSYC 462 | Advanced Research and Statistical Methods | 3 |
| PSYC 470 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 230 | Comparative Family Systems* | 3 |
| SOC 358 | Human Diversity** | 3 |
| SOCW 310 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE) I*/^ | 3 |
| SOCW 311 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment II*/^ | 3 |
*Meets a General Studies Core (or elective) requirement.
**Meets a General Studies elective requirement.
^Both classes must be taken to fulfill General Studies requirements.
